Matthew Macklin, the Irish middleweight champion defeated Yory Boy Campas at the National Stadium in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday night. Macklin received a score of 98-95 from Referee Emile Tiedt to secure a 12th round decision. Macklin's professional record now stands at 21 wins and 2 defeats.

Although Campas took a lot of punishment, at times he gave as good as he got, but in the end Macklin's skills proved too much for the 36 year old Campas.

Speaking after the fight, Macklin quoted by RTE. Sport saying: 'I beat him well, he took plenty of punches. It was a tough test but I won't be getting carried away."

Macklin went on to praise his trainer, adding: "This was my first fight under (my new trainer) Buddy (McGirt), we're trying new things."

Macklin is certain he will improve under McGirt's tutelage. 'Now we've got this one fight under our belts, I'm sure myself and Buddy will click even more. He'll get the best out of me.'